On January 1, 2011 Reese Company granted Jack Buchanan, an employee, an option to buy 100 shares of Reese Co. stock for $40 per share, the option exercisable for 5 years from date of grant. Using a fair value option pricing model, total compensation expense is determined to be $1,200. Buchanan exercised his option on September 1, 2011, and sold his 100 shares on December 1, 2011. Quoted market prices of Reese Co. stock during 2011 were:
January 1 $40 per share
September 1 $48 per share
December 1 $54 per share
The service period is for two years beginning January 1, 2011. As a result of the option granted to Buchanan, using the fair value method, Reese should recognize compensation expense for 2011 on its books in the amount of
a. $0.
b. $600.
c. $1,200
d. $1,400
Answer: B